Alright Mary: All Things RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 535: RuPaul's Drag Race S18 Ep 13 - "Karens Gone Wild"
Mar 30, 2026
Colin and Johnny dissect a surprise elimination and debate whether it was a deliberate gag. They argue over who should win, highlighting Darlene and Mikey as standout contenders. The improv 'Karen' challenge and why certain performances landed with RuPaul get detailed play-by-plays. They close with predictions, praise for a big winning moment, and playful riffs on Denver culture.
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Unpredictable Eliminations Refresh The Show
- RuPaul's eliminations are becoming less predictable to keep the show exciting.
- Colin and Johnny trace historical 'fan-favorite' early exits across seasons to show how surprising eliminations can reshape narratives.
Fan Favorites Who Flamed Out Early
- Johnny lists past high-profile non-finalist queens (Jessica, Pandora, Carmen, Shangela) as parallels to Jane Don't's exit.
- They use All Stars and regular seasons examples to show fan favorites often get early exits despite strong edits.
Track Record Doesn't Buy Lip Sync Immunity
- A strong track record doesn't guarantee immunity because the lip sync ultimately decides elimination.
- Johnny argues lip sync performance must count, citing past saves and contradictions in edits.